August 26, 2008

Pumping up fuel efficiency
Vehicles tweaked for better mileage

DETROIT – In a normal year, the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt wouldn't be any different from the 2008 model, save for a few minor cosmetic changes. But this is far from a normal year.

August 26, 2008

Commerce Dept. rules for hearing trouble foes of San Onofre toll road

The U.S. Department of Commerce yesterday said it will hold a public hearing on a divisive proposal for extending a toll road to connect San Diego and Orange counties.

For months, environmentalists had urged the agency to hold the meeting. But now they're infuriated because of rules that they said will discourage public participation.

August 26, 2008

Loss of a friend

Tomorrow, musician friends of the San Diego singer are holding a jam session in her memory from 1 to 5 p.m. at Humphrey's Backstage Lounge on Shelter Island.

August 18, 2008

Issues swirl around proposed dams
Potential for West Nile virus has county on the offensive

"We'll see it. I just don't know if I will see it in my lifetime," mused Jacobsma, who oversees delivering water to nearly 1 million acres of farmland in the shadow of the Eastern Sierra.

That would suit Sean Lodge, whose family homesteaded near the dam site, just fine.

August 14, 2008

Green pools mosquitoes' playground
Potential for West Nile virus has county on the offensive

From a sheriff's helicopter, every San Diego neighborhood sparkles with patches of light-blue backyard pools and spas, symbols of the good life in the Sun Belt.

Only these days, an increasing number of pools are turning slimy green from the algae that grow once owners turn off the filters to save cash or lose their properties through foreclosure. On weekly flyovers, county environmental health officers have spotted nearly 900 of these "green" pools since May.

July 21, 2008

Fuel costs, economy contribute to decline in traffic volume

“One conclusion you might draw is that people are choosing to take fewer discretionary trips,” said Karl Petty, chief executive officer of the Berkeley firm.

A San Diego Union-Tribune analysis of state data shows a sizable decline in traffic volumes at several highway bottlenecks in the region.

July 15, 2008 - Soaring fuel costs take huge bite out of grocery, farm budgets.

July 15, 2008 - Sports teams increasingly eco-conscious

July 10, 2008 - Celebrity neighbors Begley, Nye carry eco-grudge

July 1, 2008 - Massive solar plan is linked to SDG&E

June 30, 2008 - New law a break for the big birds

June 8, 2008 - Utilities need to reward solar power generation

May 28, 2008 - Food price inflation is just the beginning

April 23, 2008 - Base grows greener

April 23, 2008 - Studies stir confusion on safety of plastics

Mar 08, 2008 - Reclaimed water law is largely forgotten

Feb 26, 2008 - Studies show scope of damage to reefs

Feb 24, 2008 - 'Eco-awakening' affects personal lifestyle choices

Feb 19, 2008 - City's next step in recycling

Dec 15, 2007 - Captive breeding eyed for imperiled wildlife

Sep 27, 2007 - Vanishing ice worries west

Jul 18, 2007 - Plugged into public's push for cleaner world

Jul 12, 2007 - Take-back efforts on rise

Jun 24, 2007 - Flying free again

Jun 19, 2007 - Our electronic waste is piling up overseas

Sep 26, 2006 - Recycled tap water's 'unsettled question'